Sony Cybershot DSC-M2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Wide Zoom

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 0.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000CSYZ1K
• Item model number: DSCM2
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,176 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Why Sony? Because Sony continues to raise the state of the art in digital photography--introducing bold new styles, combining still images and movies, even making viewing and playback more entertaining. The Sony DSC-M2 does all this and more, with pocket album function that allows you to carry up to 1,100 VGA-resolution images in camera memory for sharing with friends and family anytime. You can also shoot and share MPEG4 video, combine still pictures and video clips in Hybrid Record mode, and create your own Slide Shows with music playback of four prerecorded music tracks to make showing your pictures more entertaining. There's even new software for easy viewing, CD backup, and even burning your own DVDs.

The Sony M2 can be folded various ways for versatile photographing or photo viewing.

A New Look in Digital Camera Design
The DSC-M2's sleek, high-tech vertical design is great for fast shooting with one-hand operation--just a nudge and the LCD screen twists up 90 degrees, the power turns on automatically, and you're reach to shoot. The top-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 3x optical zoom lens is positioned at top, controls are within easy ready of your thumb, and the big 2.5-inch LCD screen folds back against the camera body for comfortable viewing of still images and video clips.

One Camera for Photos, Movies, and More
Shoot still photos with superb 5.1-megapixel resolution, record MPEGMovie4TV clips in high resolution with compact file size, or use Hybrid Recording Mode to combine still and action clips, saving 5 seconds of video and audio before your still photo, 3 seconds after--a great way to capture fleeting moments. With separate buttons for PHOTO and MOVIE, you can shoot either one in seconds--no need to switch modes on a menu. Advanced circuitry improvements give you brighter images in low-light conditions and reduce "block noise" in solid-color picture areas.

An Entertainer That's Always Worth Watching
With pocket album function, your DSC-M2 lets you carry up to 1,100 VGA images for sharing anytime, anywhere. You can also create Slide Shows with music playback of four prerecorded music tracks, or share movie clips with background music to keep your audience entertained. Supplied Picture Package and Nero Vision Express 3 software allows you to view photos, install your own music clips, save images to CD, or burn your own DVDs.

The Sony M2 has a unique, sleek design perfect for one-handed operation.

Feature highlights include:

Vertical High-Tech Design
The DSC-M2 has a design all its own--bold and high-tech, with one-hand operation that's sure to attract admiring attention. A gentle push flips up the large 2.5-inch LCD screen and simultaneously turns the power on, for fast shooting and convenient Slide Show and pocket album viewing--even movie playback.

Brighter Image, Reduced Noise
New DSC-M2 circuitry improves image brightness when shooting in low-light situations. Faster processing speed helps reduce "block noise" that can cause distortion in solid-color picture areas.

One Camera for Photos and Movies
The DSC-M2 gives you two great ways to capture the moment: shoot digital still photos, or capture MPEGMovie4TV video clips with high resolution and compact file size.

Hybrid Recording Mode
Release the shutter to take your still photo, and automatically save 5 seconds of video and audio before the shot, 3 seconds after--an automatic combination of still photo and moving video that's great for fleeting moments.

Pocket Album Function
With its high-capacity internal memory, the DSC-M2 lets you store and view up to 1,100 photo images at VGA resolution. It's like carrying a photo album with you, for viewing and sharing anytime--and you can manage your photo album in-camera. Stored photos are saved as thumbnail images sorted by date and year; a simple shuttle key at the side of the camera lens allows smooth browsing and quick search.

Slide Show with Music Playback (Four Prerecorded Tracks)
You can combine shots in Slide Show sequence, pick favorites and delete unwanted photos, use any of three transition effects (normal, slow, quick), and select from four prerecorded music tracks in the camera's internal memory.

Tilt/Swivel 2.5-Inch LCD Screen
An extra-large 2.5-inch LCD screen flips out for shooting, rotates so you can put yourself into the picture (or movie), and folds back flat against the camera body for sharing stills and videos with family and friends.

5.1-Megapixel Super HAD CCD
More megapixels mean more detail and high-resolution definition. Sony's advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, increase sensitivity, and reduce noise.

Carl Zeiss 3x Optical/2x Digital Zoom
3x optical zoom helps the DSC-M2 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sony's precision 2x digital zoom provides an additional 2x magnification to zoom on your subject without jagged-edge distortion.

The Cyber-shot Station Cradle allows for easy charging and photo downloads.

Cyber-shot Station Cradle
The supplied UC-MA Cyber-shot Station cradle provides a USB connector for PC hookup and a TV connector for viewing images on large screens; stereo A/V and USB cables are also supplied.

Supplied Software for Viewing and Burning
New Picture Package software lets you play back DSC-M2 photos and movies on your PC, create original video clips with music, and back up DSC-M2 photos to CD. New Nero Vision Express 3 software lets you edit DSC-M2 movies and burn your own DVDs.

InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
A supplied InfoLithium rechargeable battery gives you plenty of shooting power in the field, recharges quickly and easily with no "memory effect," and shows about how much shooting time remains.

Optional Memory Stick Duo Media
The DSC-M2 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media that provides ultracompact, high-capacity shooting and recording.

Product Description

It's only the best of times when you've got the Sony DSC-M2. The camera can be metamorphed to act as a digital-camera or as a digital camcorder for optimal shooting comfort. Shoot or record using the convenient flip-up LCD and never miss a moment. Its sleek design makes it easy to carry anywhere and switch from video to still image mode. Store up to 1,100 photos or 70 minutes of video with Pocket Album on top of removable Memory Stick(R) Duo media. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 3x Optical and 6x Precision Digital Zoom, the Cyber-shot DSC-M2 delivers outstanding clarity and performance. Choose your shooting orientation and capture the perfect shot. Or put yourself in the picture by turning the display 180-degrees. Simply rotate the LCD according to function and use. With 50% higher resolution than MPEG-VX free mode, Sony's MPEG-Movie4TV ensures sharper, high quality video. At 30 fps, the DSC-M2 maintains picture integrity without sacrificing clarity - even during abrupt recording shifts. Record over 1 1/2 hours of spectacular video with 2GB Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo. Move beyond MPEG2 and discover the quality of MPEG-Movie4 TV. The effective 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD delivers high quality image control and rich color for high-quality stills. Create a masterpiece with Picture Package and Sony's DSC-M2 Cyber-shot(R) Hybrid Digital Camera/Camcorder. Add music or special effects for a professionally mastered look and copy the movie directly to Video CD or CD-R. With Picture Package, digital home video comes alive. Look around, the DSC-M2 is the logical choice digital camera for you. Images may be easily transferred to Windows PC or Macintosh computer for enhancement Size - 2.0 x 4.9 x 1.3

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving my DSC-M2, April 26, 2006

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C. Watson "Capitalista" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-M2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Wide Zoom (Electronics)

When I sought to purchase a digital camera, I was intrigued by the idea of a hybrid camera/camcorder. Reading what was written about limitations of these hybrids really dampened my enthusiasm. But I decided to take the leap with the SONY Cybershot DSC-M2 and couldn't be happier. It takes crisp, gorgeous shots in automatic mode, and although it doesn't have many manual controls, it has enough to keep the average snapshooter happy. The movie mode surpassed my expectations. My little home films look like the ones my dad made with his expensive camcorder. It has a big, beautiful LCD screen which makes others envious. People have complained that the design is awkward, and I have joint problems, but handling it has been a snap for me.

My only complaint is that I wish the zoom function was better...otherwise, this is an excellent purchase.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sony cybershot dsc-m2 it's a great camera, February 20, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-M2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Wide Zoom (Electronics)

I bought my sony dscm-m2 from wolfs camera.Iwanted something small that could take really good pics with the ability to record video.did not want mini cassete.want one memory card.this thing is great.take really good pics and video.you can transfer the video from the m2 base station to a vcr and record it even on to a dvd recorder.I wish it had a little more zoom.and have a inferred mode.just like the sony night shot or super nightshot!!!!hopefully sony will make a dsc-m3.and add it to that camera.other wise this camera rocks!!!!!!!easy flip up lcd.wish it was touchscreen.sony you made a really great camera for some one who wants small pocket size camera.my wife loves this camera.you can switch from photo to video so easy.with a touch of a button.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used replacement for earlier M-1 model, March 7, 2010

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Steve K. "Himm2" (Chicago Area, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony Cybershot DSC-M2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Wide Zoom (Electronics)

I used Sony's M-1 camera for many years until it suddenly died with no obvious means of fixing. But I liked it so much that I upgraded to the second generation M-2 model buying it used since it's no longer manufactured. I love that it fits easily in my pocket as that was always the reason I didn't take more videos if it was more awkward to haul around something larger. I'm pleased with the modest improvements and since I've mastered the settings that are needed to get optimum results it functions very well for the simple purposes I have for it. It used the same battery I had for the M-1 (so now I have 3 batteries) and the same memory stick pro card (so now I have (2) 4GB cards & (1) 576MB card). The CDROM software wasn't included from the seller but it wasn't necessary. Uploading to YouTube and sharing through other means is a snap as the MP4 format is more widely accepted these days. If you can find this camera used for under $200 is will still be worth it for a few more years of technology advancements.